A WEB-SURFER'S GUIDE TO BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH INFECTIONS IN HUMANS
Species associated with infection - E. corrodens
Reported infections - septicaemia, endocarditis, abscesses, septic arthritis
Reported susceptibilities and treatments - penicillin (plus gentamicin for endocarditis)
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